Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition

So you’re finally making the leap from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X. Good for you! Or maybe you’ve just switched from Windows and bought a brand-spanking-new iMac. Bravo! Or perhaps you’ve never used a computer before and have bought a new Mac because you heard how easy they are to use. Bonus points!

Whatever your reason for diving into the Aqua-filled world of Mac OS X, rest assured that you made the right choice. Thing is, Apple has made Mac OS X quite different from earlier Mac operating systems, and it’s way different than Windows, so you may need a little help finding your way through that big, complicated operating system – not to mention all that great software that comes bundled with it.

That’s why veteran Mac-scribe Bob LeVitus has written a not-so-big, not-so-complicated Dummies book about Mac OS X. Recently revised for version 10.2 (a.k.a. Jaguar), Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you what Mac OS X is all about, without boring you silly, confusing you to the point of frustration, or poking you with sharp objects. You’ll discover the information and advice you need in a language that you can understand (unlike those other computer books that shall remain nameless).

Inside Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you’ll find the following topics and more:

• Setting up and turning on your new Mac
• Getting around on the Desktop and in the Dock
• Finding stuff with the Finder
• Working with Mac OS X applications and files
• Surfing the Internet – Mac OS X style
• Sharing and printing files and documents
• Making your Mac your own: Setting System Preferences
• Troubleshooting – Yes, even Mac OS X crashes every once in a while
• Top Ten lists on how to speed up your Mac experience, accessories you should consider, Web sites all Mac freaks should know about, and valuable third-party software

No matter what you use your Mac for – whether it’s to surf the Internet, watch DVDs, listen to online music, or any number of other reasons – Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will get you well on your way to becoming a bona fide Mac guru.

Table of Contents

Part 1: macOS Basics
Chapter 1: macOS High Sierra 101 (Prerequisites: None)
Chapter 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!)
Chapter 3: What’s Up, Dock?

Part 2: How Stuff Works
Chapter 4: Delving Deeper into Finder and Its Desktop
Chapter 5: Having It Your Way
Chapter 6: The Care and Feeding of Files and Folders
Chapter 7: Comprehending the macOS Clipboard

Part 3: Getting Things Done
Chapter 8: Four Terrific Timesaving Tools
Chapter 9: Organizing Your Life
Chapter 10: Siri-ously!
Chapter 11: Maps Are Where It’s At

Part 4: Getting Along with Others
Chapter 12: (Inter)Networking
Chapter 13: Dealing with People
Chapter 14: Communicating with Mail and Messages
Chapter 15: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It

Part 5: Getting Creative
Chapter 16: The Musical Mac
Chapter 17: The Multimedia Mac
Chapter 18: Words and Letters
Chapter 19: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing

Part 6: Care and Feeding
Chapter 20: Features for the Way You Work
Chapter 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues
Chapter 22: Utility Chest
Chapter 23: Troubleshooting macOS

Part 7: The Part of Tens
Chapter 24: Ten (or So) Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience
Chapter 25: Ten Great Websites for Mac Freaks